Counterfeiting Labor's Voice
William A. A. Carsey and the Shaping of American Reform Politics
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
William A. A. Carsey's life as a confidence man and political operative reveals the gritty realities of Gilded Age politics. Mark A. Lause's biography delves into Carsey's role in undermining working-class organizations for the Democratic Party, showcasing his astroturfing skills and mastery of manipulation. Against a backdrop of significant political shifts, Carsey crafted a public persona that allowed him to infiltrate and disrupt rival factions, contributing to a political landscape that transformed voters into passive consumers and solidified the two-party system in America.
